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Senior Design Project Manager

Seattle, WA 98134

Industry: Executive Job Number: 82674

Job Description

WE’RE HIRING!
Opening: Senior Design Project Manager
City: Seattle, WA

WHO THEY ARE:

We are a purpose-driven, vertically integrated firm specializing in construction technology, residential development, and fund management. Our mission is to create homes, foster relationships, and build businesses that rejuvenate communities and the environment. Our team consists of highly authentic, mission-focused individuals dedicated to providing all-electric, sustainable, and healthy housing across all income levels.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team! The construction industry is on the brink of transformation. By leveraging our expertise in construction technology and extensive industry experience, we are scaling construction technology to reduce building costs, support decarbonization of the built environment, and help our clients and partners achieve their development goals more efficiently and cost-effectively.

To achieve our mission, it's crucial that our team incorporates diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that fostering a culture of belonging helps all our team members grow and thrive. We promote an equitable and inclusive work environment through our co-created and shared values, along with continuous learning, education, and training.

Additionally, we are proud to be a second-chance employer. We recognize the challenges faced by individuals with conviction histories or those who have been formerly incarcerated. By actively working to remove barriers to employment and not performing background checks, we welcome you to apply and join us in our commitment to becoming an equitable and inclusive workplace.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

We’re looking for an accomplished Design Project Manager dedicated to creating sustainable and resilient homes and communities. This role requires a passionate individual with a strong background in design, experience navigating jurisdictional approvals, and a keen interest in leveraging technology, standardization, and off-site manufacturing in construction. As a leader in this position, you will oversee the design, documentation, and construction administration of residential projects. You'll be at the forefront of integrating design with off-site manufacturing innovations. Success in this role hinges on your attention to detail, open-mindedness, curiosity, and a drive for personal and professional growth.
  • Design single-family and multi-family residential structures, including project concept, spatial relationship / layout, site design, exterior concept, and vertical alignment.
  • Utilize internally developed products within designs in accordance with product parameters and constraints.
  • Accountable for the coordinating principal building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Ensure design, systems and material choices align with project and company energy and carbon goals.
  • Lead the design of the project and the production of drawings and other project documents.
  • Accountable for directing production of high-quality design documents per GCN standards.
  • Accountable for obtaining proposals and contracts from design consultants; coordinate and review their work to ensure a cohesive design; ensure their work aligns to the project schedule and to GCN Standards; review consultant invoices.
  • Create project schedules and coordinate internal and external resources to obtain entitlements and issue project documents per the project schedule.
  • Accountable for coordinating project design with the project budget.
  • Accountable for coordinated information flow between the design team and other GCN teams and between GCN and external consultants and regulatory agencies.
  • Accountable for obtaining entitlements from regulatory agencies and utilities in a timely manner.
  • Attend community meetings or review community meeting notes, obtain easements and other agreements from neighbors.
  • Receive and process RFI’s and other questions during construction.
  • Inform ongoing process and quality improvement activities.
  • Inform development of standard means and methods for high performance building.
  • Inform architectural aspects of prefabricated solutions.
  • Provide information and co-develop ongoing process and quality improvement activities.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: 
  • $110,000-$130,000 per year to start
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Starting annual PTO of 3 weeks per year
  • Monthly Technology stipend
  • Monthly Wellness stipend
  • 100% employer-paid health coverage for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance for employees
  • Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
  • Company 401(k) plan
  • Company-paid parental leave for new parents
  • Leadership development and training for all employees
  • This is a hybrid position, working both in our office and from home
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
  • Washington State Architectural License
  • Preferred: Washington Stamp Certification, Oregon State Architectural License and Oregon Stamp Certification
  • Preferred: Sustainable design certifications
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture
  • 8+ years in an architectural work setting including designing and documenting single family and multi-family residential projects.
  • Code Experience: Prior experience and demonstrated success in working application of Seattle and Portland Land Use Code and entitlement processes as it applies to single-family and multi-family residential projects, Residential Code, Building Code, Energy Code, and other applicable regulations.
  • Client Management: Experience managing client relationships, understanding needs, and translating requirements into actionable project plans to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Project Management Expertise: Track record overseeing design projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Design Proficiency: Strong understanding of design principles, collaborating with architectural and engineering teams to develop standardized, innovative and functional designs; high-level proficiency in producing design and construction documents.
  • Risk Management: Proficient in assessing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled in identifying and addressing design challenges creatively while maintaining project objectives.
  • Technical Aptitude: Proficient in design software and tools relevant to construction, facilitating efficient project execution and stakeholder communication including prior working application using Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, Revit, Sketchup.
NEXT STEPS:

If you’re interested in applying for this amazing opportunity, please send your resume to Jeff Miller at [email protected] NOW to secure your interview today – we’re looking to schedule interviews as soon as this week!  Or just give us a call at (206) 456-3684!

Meet Your Recruiter

Jeff Miller
Executive Recruiter

I am born and raised in the Seattle area, and have never lived anywhere else. My wife, daughter, and I live in Renton, which is a perfect location for us. We live near all our friends and family, and we love taking advantage of all that the Northwest has to offer. Like the rest of my family, I graduated from the University of Washington, and am a huge Huskies fan. Most of my free time is spent spending time with my family, but besides that, I am a big Mariners and Seahawks fan (Bring back our Sonics!), and I coach high school basketball, which is a passion of mine. I love helping kids develop both on and off the court, and find it very rewarding to see former players as they get older and grow into young adults. Since graduating from college, I have had a number of jobs, but none that I really loved – until I started at Opti. The amazing culture that has been established is what I’ve been looking for. I love being able to help so many people – the satisfaction that comes from making that perfect fit drives me to work every day. I work with the best team, and I love coming to work and learning more each day.

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